Team Group 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
7400 MB/s reads and 740 TBW endurance put the G70 PRO in the 90th percentile for longevity and well above average for speed. Pricing swings from USD 197 to USD 372, so the value story depends entirely on which listing you find. It's a strong workstation drive with a 5-year warranty, just light on user reviews.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7400 MB/s sequential reads, near the PCIe 4.0 limit 94th
- 740 TBW endurance rating, 90th percentile 90th
- Feature set in the 94th percentile with DRAM and SLC caching 81st
- Graphene heatsink included, PlayStation 5 compatible 81st
- 5-year warranty matches premium competitors
Cons
- 5500 MB/s writes trail the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives
- Social proof at 9th percentile, only 4 reviews
- Portable score of 16.8 out of 100, weak for external use
- Capacity at 55th percentile, 1TB is just average
- Affordability at 49th percentile, pricing is hit or miss
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
Sequential reads top out at 7400 MB/s and writes at 5500 MB/s. That read number is right up against the PCIe 4.0 ceiling, and the write speed is respectable, though a few competitors push closer to 6900 MB/s on writes. Random performance lands in the 81st percentile too, so this drive handles mixed workloads better than most. The InnoGrit controller paired with DRAM caching and SLC caching keeps things snappy under sustained load, and the graphene heatsink helps with thermals. Operating range is 0°C to 70°C, which is standard fare.
For a workstation drive, the G70 PRO scores 74.7 out of 100 in our database. That's a strong showing, and the endurance rating of 740 TBW backs it up. You can hammer this thing with writes for years before hitting the warranty limit. The 5-year warranty matches what Samsung and Crucial offer on their top drives, so Team Group isn't cutting corners on confidence.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 7400 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 5500 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | Yes |
| Controller | InnoGrit |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 740 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Features
| Heatsink | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Samsung 990 PRO, the G70 PRO matches it on read speed but gives up ground on writes, 5500 MB/s versus the 990 PRO's higher write throughput. The Crucial T500 also edges it out on write performance and has far more user reviews backing it up. The Kingston Fury Renegade is a closer match on specs, and the WD_BLACK SN7100 trades blows depending on the workload. The Lexar NM1090 PRO is another PCIe 4.0 contender with similar read speeds. Where the G70 PRO stands out is endurance, 740 TBW beats several of these competitors, and the graphene heatsink is a nice touch for PS5 users. But with social proof at the 9th percentile, you're betting on specs rather than a track record of thousands of happy owners.
| Spec | Team Group 1TB SSD | Samsung 9100 PRO | Crucial T500 | Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 | Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB | 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 7,400 MB/s | 14,700 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 7,250 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Endurance | 740 TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW | 2000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 1400 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Group 1TB SSD | 81.2 | 80.8 | 93.6 | 54.9 | 90.3 | 9.4 | 48.7 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 98.7 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 78.4 | 85.9 | 95 | 18.3 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 78.4 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
| Kingston Fury Renegade SFYRDK/2000G Compare | 92.9 | 94 | 93.6 | 78.4 | 93.9 | 95 | 16.4 |
| Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 Compare | 91.5 | 96 | 53.7 | 78.4 | 88 | 99.5 | 37.2 |
| Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO Compare | 97.9 | 98.2 | 97.3 | 78.4 | 90.9 | 52.5 | 24.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from USD 197 to USD 372, a USD 175 spread for the same 1TB drive. That's wild. At USD 197, this drive is a steal, undercutting most premium PCIe 4.0 options while delivering 7400 MB/s reads and a 5-year warranty. At USD 372, you're paying Samsung 990 PRO money for a drive that doesn't quite match it on write speeds or brand recognition. If you're in the US, shop around and grab the lower-priced listing. The CAD 612 listing in Canada is harder to judge without local context, but the US spread alone tells you to be patient and wait for a deal.
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Overview
The T-FORCE G70 PRO Graphene hits 7400 MB/s sequential reads and 5500 MB/s writes, which puts it in the 81st percentile for speed in our database. That's not the absolute fastest PCIe 4.0 drive out there, but it's well above average and plenty quick for gaming, content creation, or a workstation build. The feature set lands in the 94th percentile, and endurance is a standout at 740 TBW, good for the 90th percentile. You're getting TLC NAND, a DRAM cache, and an InnoGrit controller under that graphene heatsink.
But here's the thing: social proof sits at the 9th percentile. Only 4 reviews on record, and a 4.1 out of 5 rating. That's not a red flag by itself, Team Group has been making solid drives for years, but it does mean you're trusting specs over a big pile of user feedback. The drive is also weakest in portable use cases, scoring just 16.8 out of 100 there, so don't expect to slap this in a fanless external enclosure and call it a day.
Common Questions
Q: What's the operating temperature range for this SSD?
The G70 PRO is rated for 0°C to 70°C, which is standard for PCIe 4.0 drives. The graphene heatsink helps keep temps in check during sustained loads, but if you're pushing it hard in a tight case, make sure there's some airflow.
Q: How fast is the G70 PRO compared to other PCIe 4.0 drives?
Sequential reads hit 7400 MB/s, which is right at the PCIe 4.0 ceiling and lands in the 81st percentile of our database. Writes at 5500 MB/s are solid but trail drives like the Samsung 990 PRO and Crucial T500. For most real-world tasks, you won't notice the difference.
Q: Is this drive good for a PlayStation 5?
Yes, Team Group lists PS5 firmware compatibility, and the included graphene heatsink meets Sony's cooling requirements. The 7400 MB/s read speed exceeds the PS5's 5500 MB/s minimum, so load times should be excellent.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a portable external drive, look elsewhere. The portable score of 16.8 out of 100 is one of the weakest we've seen, and this drive clearly wasn't designed for that use case. Also skip it if you want a drive with a proven track record, 4 reviews and a 9th percentile social proof score mean you're an early adopter here. And if you need maximum write speeds for heavy video editing or large file transfers, the 5500 MB/s write ceiling will feel limiting compared to drives pushing closer to 7000 MB/s.
Verdict
The T-FORCE G70 PRO Graphene is a solid PCIe 4.0 drive with excellent endurance and near-max read speeds. If you can find it at the low end of that USD 197 to USD 372 range, it's a compelling value for a workstation or PS5 upgrade. The 740 TBW rating and 5-year warranty give you long-term peace of mind, and the included heatsink saves you a few bucks on aftermarket cooling. Just don't expect best-in-class write performance, and don't expect a huge community of users vouching for it yet.
